INFORMATION SHEET
INFORMATION SHEET
Course: Master of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation)
Subject: EHR505/EHR506 Applied Exercise Physiology & Health Care Practice
RESEARCH TITLE: Type your research title here
Thank you for expressing interest in this research. Please read and retain this information sheet. Should you have any questions regarding this study the Chief Investigators may be contacted at any time;
Type your name (Chief Investigator)Student, Master of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation)
School of Human Movement Studies
Allen House, N1
Charles Sturt University
Panorama Ave, Bathurst, NSW 2795
Tel: (02) XXXX XXXX
Fax: (02) 6338 4065
Email: email@ / Research Supervisor(Principal Supervisor)
CSU Work Title
School of Human Movement Studies
Allen House, N1
Charles Sturt University
Panorama Ave, Bathurst, NSW 2795
Tel: (02) XXXX XXXX
Fax: (02) 6338 4065
Email: email@
Background Information
Musculoskeletal injury and dysfunction are key contributors to poor performance and an inability to play at all. Experts in physiotherapy, strength and conditioning and sports medicine are always seeking methods and strategies to reduce injury rate and severity. The cost of having players unavailable to for selection can potentially have a major impact on the success of the team. The Y balance test is an easily administrable screening test that requires little time commitment, it has the ability to screen for existing musculoskeletal dysfunction, potentially predict injury and forms the basis for rehabilitation programs and return to sport measures.
Purpose
The aim of the research proposal is to evaluate the utilization of the Y balance test as a predictor of lower body musculoskeletal injury. It will also examine the effectiveness of prescribed stability and mobility exercises as a means of addressing results obtained from the Y balance test.
Participant Requirements
Study Design
After you have read the Subject Information Sheet and had any of your questions answered, if you wish to proceed as a research participant you will be required to sign the Informed Consent Form.
Testing will be conducted as part of your usual prehab/conditioning sessions at <location>. This testing will take place inside your normal prehab sessions, and is a time commitment of approximately 5 mins per person. You only need to complete 3 trials on both legs in each of the three reach directions. Based upon your individual results, there will be collaboration between myself and the staff at the club to determine an effective rehab plan for any deficiencies identified.
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Data Collection
Anthropometric
Part of the Y Balance Test testing protocol requires measurement of leg length. Your right limb length measurement will be required and as such we will obtain this data from you at the familiarisation session. This measure will only be required once and will involve a tape measure measurement from your hip to your foot. It is a non invasive measure and will require no preparation on your behalf. Your body mass and height may be obtained from if deemed necessary.
Y Balance Test
When completing a Y Balance Test you will have 4-6 practices in each direction before completing the actual testing trial. You will then complete 3 trials on the right and left foot stance positions in each of the three direction in the following order:
· 3 right foot stance anterior
· 3 left foot stance anterior
· 3 right foot posteromedial
· 3 left foot posteromedial
· 3 right foot posterolateral
· 3 left foot posterolateral
These will be demonstrated to you in the familiarisation session and you will have to option to view a video demonstration at any point.
Your furthest reach distance for each will be recorded. From these results programs will be developed in order to assist with any mobility or stability issues you may have.
Video Analysis
It may at some point be necessary to video your performance of the test to prescribe the correct exercise interventions.
Timeline:
Week 1:
· Familiarisation session, baseline data collection – all players to be briefed on testing procedures and protocols, you will have a chance to both view live demonstrations and video files. Four to six practice trials are to be completed to allow for learning effect of the movement patterns. Completion of 3 trials on each leg in each direction. Current injury status of all research participants will be recorded.
Week 5:
· Re test data collection for all subjects.
· Current injury status of all research participants will be recorded
Week 2-5:
· Monitoring of exercise interventions and participant injury status.
Week 9:
· Re test data collection for all subjects.
· Current injury status of all research participants will be recorded
Week 5-9
· Monitoring of exercise interventions and participant injury status.
Week 13:
· Re test data collection for all subjects (final measure)
· Current injury status of all research participants will be recorded
Risks and Discomforts
As with all exercise there is the possibility of injury. Such injuries that may occur during training or testing are primarily restricted to soft tissue injuries, such as muscle/tendon strains. All training and testing will be performed in the CSU gymnasium located in E1. As such, the gymnasium supervisor (a trained first aider) will be available to provide assistance and telephones are readily accessible to contact emergency services if necessary. To minimise the risk of injury, a thorough warm-up and stretching will be performed before and after all training sessions. Despite this, in the event that any injury may occur from your participation in the study, any associated costs will lie with you, unless the injury was solely related to the negligence of CSU. However, CSU will assist where possible in obtaining appropriate medical assistance.
There is a possibility of musculoskeletal injury during both isokinetic and maximal 1-RM strength testing. You may experience muscle soreness, joint inflammation, and/or muscle strains 24-48 hours after testing. These responses are common and expected, and should subside within 5-7 days. The risks can be minimised by performing appropriate warm-up and warm-down activities prior to and at the completion of testing. This measure will benefit you (the subject) directly by providing you with maximal strength testing information, which will be used for the assessment of muscular function, and during personalised exercise prescription. As with 1-RM testing, participation in weight training may also result in related musculoskeletal injury.
Having blood drawn during exercise presents no greater risks than with any blood collection procedure used for clinical purposes. Some subjects may experience a small amount of bleeding at the puncture site, however clotting should be complete within 10-15 minutes. A hematoma (bruise) may appear at the puncture site due to a small collection of blood just below the surface of the skin. This should disappear within 1-2 days. Results from such a procedure will provide information regarding your basal hormonal concentrations, as well as your hormonal response to high intensity strength training.
Muscle biopsies are considered to be a routine procedure and are regularly performed in both clinical practice and research. Due to the invasive nature of the procedure a qualified surgeon (Dr Neil Meulman) shall perform all muscle biopsies at their surgery, as previously outlined. The risks associated with the procedure include infection, muscle tenderness, and some internal bleeding. These risks will be minimised as the procedure will be fully performed under aseptic conditions and ice and pressure will be applied to the incision site to reduce bruising and bleeding.
The use of muscle stimulation can be uncomfortable for some participants, however it is expected that the familiarisation sessions with this procedure will reduce any anxiety on behalf of the participants. Stimulation in the proposed study will involve the delivery of no more than 6 single pulses lasting 0.002s in length, each delivered 10 s apart. Importantly, it should be noted that stimulus delivered to the muscle will not be greater what you can tolerate and you are will be free to end testing at any time.
Benefits
Participation in this study will provide valuable information for those involved in the design and implementation of rehabilitation and screening programs. Likewise, the exercise science community will benefit from the application of findings from this research. The benefits to you and the club may be reduced injury rates, time lost due to injury, better rehabilitation exercise prescription and better return to sport outcomes.
Data Usage
It is hoped that the data obtained from this study may be used in scholarly research articled to be published in international sports science or rehabilitation journals. At no point will any personally identifiable data be published, your name will never appear in and published paper.
Confidentiality
The anonymity of all participants will be protected and all data obtained from individual participants will be kept strictly confidential. Only the Chief Investigator/Supervisor will have access to participant’s identities.
Coercion and Withdrawal
Permission for you to be a subject in this study is entirely voluntary. You have the right to consent, or not to consent, to participate in this investigation without the intervention of any element of force, fraud, deceit, duress, coercion, or undue influence on your decision. Should you decide to participate you have the right to withdraw your consent and discontinue participation in the study at any time.
· Participants will also be given the option to withdraw consent without penalty, as detailed to them in the consent forms.
· If you at any stage need someone to talk to LIFELINE provides free support for a range of mental health and counselling services via telephone on 13 11 14.
Data Usage
Some data obtained during the study is likely to establish baseline measure for SZFR and therefore will wish to access the data for ongoing evaluation. Data may also be used to publish findings in scientific journals, participants are assured that no identifiable data will be published.
Liability
It is important to realise that all forms of medical or health science research whether clinical or laboratory involves some risk of injury. In spite of all the precautions you might be injured as a result of participation in this study. If physical injury does result from this investigation, the investigators will assist you in obtaining appropriate medical treatment. The financial responsibly of this treatment lies with you, and any medical insurance you may have, unless the injury is solely due to the negligence of Charles Sturt University.
Institutional Review Board
Charles Sturt University’s Human Research Ethics Committee has approved this project (protocol number 2011/175). If you have any complaints or reservations about the ethical conduct of this project, you may contact the Committee through the Executive Officer. Any issues you raise will be treated in confidence and investigated fully, and you will be informed of the outcome.
Executive Officer
Human Research Ethics Committee
Office of Academic Governance
Charles Sturt University
Panorama Avenue
Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone: (02) 6338 4628
Fax: (02) 6338 4194
Informed Consent
If you agree to participate in this study, please complete and sign the following Informed Consent form.